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Kohima: Nagaland officials marked World Environment Day with a call for immediate action to protect the environment from human-caused damage. Speaking at the Kohima Peace Memorial and Eco Park, Vedpal Singh, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, emphasized that human survival is inextricably linked to the natural world. He noted that environmental protection essentially means safeguarding the entire envelope of life.
Singh warned that humanity has crossed dangerous thresholds, citing the discovery of nanoplastics in Antarctica and human blood as signs that current practices are unsustainable. He urged the public to consider the severity of these findings and stated, "when we talk of environmental protection, we are basically talking of protection of the entire envelope that we live in." He encouraged younger generations to take the lead in reversing these trends through daily efforts like reducing plastic use and conserving energy.
CL John, the Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, identified forest fires, illegal hunting, and plastic pollution as the most significant threats facing Nagaland. He pointed to rising temperatures in areas like Kohima and Dimapur as clear evidence of a changing climate. John stressed that community-wide participation is essential for recovery, asserting that other achievements lose their meaning if the environment is lost.
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